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Rep. Henry Stone Sen. Dave Rowley By Andrew Shaw The 2026 session of the Iowa Legislature is underway in Des Moines, with legislators returning to the State Capitol to begin their work on Monday, Jan. 12. Property tax reform is among the top priorities for legislators this year, and State Rep. Henry Stone and State Sen. Dave Rowley shared some insights with the Tribune about what they\u2019d like to get…<\/p>\n

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